Details of the project can now be found here:


http://carmutations.com/tiki-index.p...I+5.0L+Install

 

Look for "James W" on here, he will be able to help with any specific questions. What kind of ECMyou be using? Thats usuallythe big hang up with an EFI, getting them to run. But once they do, you will be spoiled.

 

Yeah, I've read JamesW's site and quite a few others. There's a lot of information out there on this swap which is one of the reasons I'm doing it. I also like how I can just buy some of the conversion parts instead of having to build them.

I'll be using the ecm from the donor car, I haven't looked at it closely to see which specific program code I have. I think the wiring will be the most tedious part of the build, but more time consuming than difficult. I was trained in the military to work on electronics and I spent 8 years calibrating, troubleshooting, and repairing electronic test equipment. I'm hoping I will be able to figure out how to wire this car. I guess we'll see...

Anyway, I've broken my basic plan of attack down to three main areas. The mechanical, plumbing, and electrical. Step one will be to get the engine mounted in the car and handle the driveshaft, throttle, mounts, etc. Step two will be to do the fuel system, cooling system, power steering. Step three will be to wire it all in. It's not a rigid plan, but it's a good way to break this large project into a series of smaller ones.

I'm looking forward to being spoiled.

 

Yes, im doing the same with my 66 and i like the idea of moving the dip stick how and were did u learn that and do u have to

 

It is pretty obvious where to drill once you get in there. You can see my dipstick peeking out behind my alternator.

 

Do you always write notes to yourself - 'ATF Type F'? Have you considered 'Post-it' notes? And can you see the ground thru all that plumbing, belts and other junk? At least it's clean.
Jim

 

Here's JamesW's page on the subject: http://www.midnightdsigns.com/Mustang/Engine.htm
Here's another one: http://www.mustangandfords.com/howto...smission_swap/

If the drilling is not something you want to do, Jegs has a kit to take care of the conversion. New oil pan, timing cover, dipstick, etc.

The dipstick should be moved because it needs to go down into the oil pan sump.

 

OK i see now thanks.

 

You'll like being spoiled. I drove mine 250 miles last weekend..... average 22.7 mpg.

 

That Type F white letters was the first thing my eyes went to when I opened it. Ya' know when you are getting old when you have CRS disease and have to write notes to yourself in your engine bay. Just teasing Jeff. Keep on truckin' brutha.